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AW53 OCT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,342 mi
Last recorded124,342 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 OCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,597 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,984 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,546 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 84,930 miles

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Pass 18 May 2018 79,103 miles

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2017 72,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,548 miles

Wipers smeary

Fail 14 May 2016 65,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wipers smeary

Pass 19 May 2015 57,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,628 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,942 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AW53 OCT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW53 OCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AW53 OCT?

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What year was AW53 OCT registered?

AW53 OCT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is AW53 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW53 OCT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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